YWIB Ambassadors

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About the program

Young Women In Bio (YWIB) launched the YWIB Ambassador program in 2020 for students interested in championing and supporting the organization’s efforts to create educational and leadership opportunities in STEM for young women. Each school year, YWIB welcomes approximately 20 students to the new class of Ambassadors.

Meet the 2024-2025 YWIB Ambassadors

Amitha
WIB-Capital Region

Amruta
WIB-RTP

Angela
WIB-Metro New York

Anjali
WIB-San Francisco Bay Area

Anjani
WIB-San Diego

Anna
WIB-Greater Boston

Corbyn
WIB-National

Emily
WIB-Greater Montreal

Emma
WIB-Pittsburgh

Hannah
WIB-Greater Boston

Hiwot
WIB-National

Isabella
WIB-Connecticut

Kailani
WIB-Seattle

Lena
WIB-San Diego

Lila
WIB-Metro New York

Marin
WIB-Chicago

Maya
WIB-Chicago

Maysoon
WIB-Capital Region

Michelle
WIB-Greater Montreal

Mika
WIB-Seattle

Sahasra
WIB-National

Saoirse
WIB-San Francisco Bay Area

Savia
WIB-Capital Region

Shreyashi
WIB-National

Simran
WIB-RTP

Wendy
WIB-Connecticut

Yuqing
WIB-Greater Montreal

Zion
WIB-Pittsburgh

Previous YWIB Ambassador Cohorts

Click on the years below to meet our past cohorts.

2023-2024

2022-2023

2021-2022

2020-2021

Who should apply?

Apply to be a YWIB Ambassador if you:

Have a passion for STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and/or Math)
Demonstrate leadership and/or have an interest in promoting STEM within your school, community, and through social media
Identify as a young woman and are a rising freshman, sophomore, or junior in high school within the US or Montreal
Want to meet and interact with other students with a passion for STEM
Have an interest in advancing YWIB’s mission

Ambassador Responsibilities

YWIB Ambassadors are expected to:

Regularly educate themselves about STEM
Champion YWIB’s efforts in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Attend virtual or in-person events and programs hosted by National and their local YWIB chapter
Develop educational content and events both locally and nationally
Help promote STEM activities in their community and on a national level
Support YWIB social media campaigns that promote awareness of women in STEM
Participate in STEM-building activities with their local YWIB chapter WIB-National
Attend the majority of activities (including in the summer) which may include company visits, hands-on activities, panel discussions, and larger, regional STEM events.

All YWIB Ambassadors who successfully complete the program receive a scholarship to support their efforts to effect positive change in the world of STEM.

2025-2026 YWIB Ambassador Application

Thank you for your interest in Young Women In Bio’s Ambassador program. Applications for the 2025-2026 cohort will be open May 19-June 19, 2025. Late applications will not be accepted.

All applicants will receive an automated response confirming their submission.

Notifications to all applicants whether accepted or not will be sent by Friday, August 1, 2025.

If you have any questions, reach out to us at ywib@womeninbio.org